Sony MHC-R550, MHC-RXD5 Troubleshooting, General, Before placing a cassette in the tape deck

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Before placing a cassette in the tape deck

Before placing a cassette in the tape deck

Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.

When using a tape longer than 90 minutes

The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty;

—the sound is distorted

—there is a decrease in sound level

—the sound drops out

—the tape does not erase completely

—the tape does not record

Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using this unit, use the following check list.

First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the power (demonstration mode).

•For MHC-RXD5/R550:

Press DISPLAY when the power is turned off. If the unit is in the Power Saving Mode, press POWER SAVE/ DEMO (STANDBY).

•For MHC-GRX30/GRX30J:

Press DEMO (STANDBY) when the power is turned off.

The demonstration mode appears automatically the first time you plug in the power cord or if there is a power outage.

The clock setting is canceled.

•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs. Redo “Step 2: Setting the time”. If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up to music” and “Timer-recording radio programs”.

The radio presetting/timer setting is canceled.

•The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”.

There is no sound.

•Rotate VOLUME clockwise. •The headphones are connected. •Insert only the stripped portion of the

speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections.

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Contents MHC-RXD5/R550 MHC-GRX30/GRX30J Mini Hi-Fi Component SystemOperating Instructions Owner’s Record 3-866-375-131NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.AINFORMATION Sound Adjustment Table of ContentsOther Features Getting Started1Connect the speakers Step 1 Hooking up the systemGetting Started 2Connect the FM/AM antennas 4Connect the power cord to a wall outletTo connect optional components To deactivate the demonstrationWhen carrying this system Step 2 Setting the time2,4 3,5 Step 1 Hooking up the system continued1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET Step 3 Presetting radio stations2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour 3 Press ENTER/NEXTTo tune in a station with a weak signal Step 3 Presetting radio stations continuedTo erase the preset station To change the AM tuning intervalTo cancel the Power Saving Mode Saving the power in standby modeFor European and North American models only TipsBasic Operations Playing a CDNormal play 2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttonsDo this Basic OperationsTips CD Synchro Recording Recording a CD1 Press 6and insert a blank tape into deck B 2 Press ¤ and place a CDBasic Operations Preset TuningListening to the radio 2Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset station To listen to non-presetradio stationsRecording from the radio 52 p 4,63 Press 6and insert a blank tape into deck B Playing a tape4 Press REC PAUSE/START 6 Press REC PAUSE/STARTSearching for the beginning of a track AMS Playing a tape continuedHigh-speedDubbing Recording from a tape2 Press HI-DUB To stop dubbingThe CD Player Using the CD displayPress DISPLAY During normal playbackRepeat Play To cancel Repeat PlayPlaying the CD tracks repeatedly Playing the CD tracks in random order To cancel Shuffle PlayShuffle Play To select a desired CDProgram Play Programming the CD tracks1 2 p 2 Press NON-STOPto light the indicator To cancel Program PlayTo cancel Non-StopPlay Playing CDs without interruptionp 3,5 Recording on a tape manuallyThe Tape Deck 1 Insert a blank tape into deck BProgram Edit Recording a CD by specifying track orderSelecting tape length automatically To cancel Program Edit10 Press CD SYNC 12 Press REC PAUSE/STARTTo adjust the flash length To adjust the loop lengthLooping part of a CD Flashing part of a CDSound Adjustment Adjusting the soundTo listen through the headphones For a powerful sound GROOVESelecting the audio emphasis To cancel the effect1 Press FILE SELECT Music menu optionsPress SPECTRUM ANALYZER Changing the spectrum analyzer displaySelecting the surround effect Other Features Using the Radio Data System RDSWhat is the Radio Data System? 12,3,4,5List of program types PTY To cancel PTY searchSinging along Karaoke Using the Radio Data System RDS continuedp 3,4 When you are doneMixing and recording sounds To stop recordingWhen you choose “SLEEP AUTO” Sleep TimerTo cancel the Sleep Timer function Daily TimerTo check the setting 9 Turn off the powerTo cancel the timer operation 5 Set the time to start playback2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET Timer-recordingradio programs6 Insert a recordable tape 7 Turn off the power 3,4,5Connecting an MD deck for digital recording Connecting audio componentsConnecting an MD deck for analog recording Optional componentsConnecting a super woofer speaker Connecting a VCRConnecting audio components continued except for European modelFM antenna Connecting external antennasAM antenna Jack type AOn safety PrecautionsOn placement Cleaning the cabinetWhen using a tape longer than 90 minutes TroubleshootingCleaning the tape heads The clock setting is canceledThe timer does not function Troubleshooting continued“PROTECT”and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately SpeakersTuner Tape DeckThe tape does not record The tape does not erase completelyAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS USA models only SpecificationsAmplifier section CD player sectionGeneral SpeakerAM tuner section SS-GRX30Gfor MHC-GRX30Middle Eastern modelL, M IndexF, G H, I, J
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